Piran -Slovenia

Piran is located at the tip of the Piran Peninsula on the Gulf of Piran. It shares its boundary with Croatia in the south and with Koper and Izola municipalities in the east. Baretovec pri Padni, the highest point, is 289 meters high. Piran has

much similarity with Italy in terms of food and drink as well as in terms of architecture. The restaurants in Piran serve a lot of delicious Italian cuisines. Just make a family trip to Piran during your vacations and enjoy the beauty of the place.

Tourist Attractions In Piran
There are several interesting places in Piran which are liked by the tourists. Some of the tourist attractions in Piran include:

1. Venetian House- Located at the intersection of Tartini Square and 9th Corps Street, Venetian House is one example of Piran’s Venetian Gothic architecture. Built in the middle of the 15th century, it is Tartini Square’s oldest preserved house. The exterior is decorated with stone ornaments and beautiful architectural elements.
2. Tartini Square: Tartini Square is surrounded by beautiful buildings. Tartini House is one of the oldest houses and it is the birthplace of Guiseppe Tartini. The house was renovated between 1985 and 1991. At present, it is used for hosting exhibitions, cultural events and workshops.
3. Segej Masera Maritime Museum: Segej Masera Maritime Museum is a representative of the Venetian dominion comprising three significant features of Piran, namely, the sailing, sea and salt (there are large quantities of salt on the road near Portoroz).

Town Wall: The town walls were completed between

1470 and 1534 and consist of eight crenellated towers with battlements. The exterior of the walls reflect a defensive setting with a slight angle. Some parts of the towers and the connecting walkways were revamped so as to make the walls easily accessible to the visitors.

How To Reach Piran
Are you planning to visit Piran with your family This is no longer a difficult task since this tourist attraction place is connected by flights, rails and ferry.

By Land: Piran is just about three miles away from the city of Koper, the closest railway station and the connection point to the other parts of Central Europe by road.

By Ferry: You can also reach Piran by ferry from Venice and from other coastal cities in northern Adriatic.

By Air: A small regional airport is located at Portoroz meant for charter flights and the international airports of Ljubljana and Trieste are located at approximately an hour’s distance. Alitalia flights fly two times everyday to Trieste via Rome from New York and once everyday from Chicago. There are daily Lufthansa flights to Ljubljana via Frankfurt from New York and Boston.

Best Time to Visit Piran
The ideal time to visit Piran is during the summer season, i.e. from June to August, when Piran enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate. However, if you want to enjoy the benefits of reduced prices, then the ideal traveling time is late Spring and early Fall.